

The New Spirit
1942-01-22 · 7 min · ★ 5.8
Animated documentary promoting timely filing and payment of Federal income taxes, demonstrated by Donald Duck's difficulties with his tax return.
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- Directors
- Wilfred Jackson, Ben Sharpsteen
- Production companies
- U.S. Department of Treasury, Walt Disney Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Clarence NashDonald Duck (voice) (uncredited)
Fred ShieldsRadio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
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